Calabria, Italy

750ml

Gaglioppo

“Più Vite’s four years in concrete softens the fruit compared to shorter élevage of Aris. It’s rustic and savory and young versions often lead with earthy notes of kiln-dried red clay, the fall’s colored and dry leaves wet soil, chestnut, saffron, leather, iron, animal, braised meat, and rose water. Fruit is present but delicate, emitting notes of ripe persimmon, shriveled golden apple, dried orange peel, and wild cherry. Also more tannic than Aris, Più Vite is firm while remaining delicate. Hours open (even the day after), it rises and takes on the deceiving form and character of a top-tier, traditionally made Barolo—tar, plush red rose, sun-touched cherry and anise”